Kremlin Hosts Meeting Between Putin and Former Hostage Sasha Troufanov
The meeting marks a rare acknowledgment by Moscow of the personal impact the October 7 attacks had on Russian citizens. It also highlights the complex, deeply human toll of Hamas’s brutality an organization recognized as a terrorist group by Russia, the United States, the European Union, Canada, and Israel.

Russia’s Arming For Space War I, Targeting SpaceX Satellite Systems
As Russia deploys advanced fighter-bombers and missiles in its battle to obliterate SpaceX Starlink terminals across Ukraine, it is also developing weaponry that might be used in an all-out Space War I with the West, according to Victoria Samson, Chief Director of Space Security and Stability at the Secure World Foundation.

‘Assad knew everything’: Syrian gravedigger reveals horrors in first-ever unmasked interview
A Syrian gravedigger whose testimony helped secure the conviction of two Assad officials in the first international trial on Syrian state torture has spoken exclusively to Middle East Eye after revealing his identity. Muhammad Afif Nafieh was forced to dig mass graves for authorities under Bashar al-Assad from 2011 until early 2018 when he fled with his family to Germany. He testified against Syrian officials convicted of crimes against humanity in a German court in Koblenz, and has also shared his experiences with the US Congress, on the sidelines of the United National General Assembly, and at the British Foreign Office.

Israel concerned over Iranian & Turkish ambitions amid US troop withdrawal from northern Syria
The United States has informed Israel that it soon plans to withdraw large parts of its current troop contingent in northern Syria, raising Israeli concerns that Turkey may be emboldened to expand its presence in the region, while the Kurds might seek support from Iran.

ICC tells Hungary to explain why it didn’t arrest PM Netanyahu
In an official document published on Wednesday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) asked the Hungarian government to explain why it didn’t arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his recent visit to the country. “This is no longer an impartial court, a rule-of-law court, but rather a political court,” Orbán said during a press conference with Netanyahu. “This has become the clearest in light of its decisions on Israel.”

US airstrikes against Houthis may set stage for a major Yemeni ground offensive
Over recent weeks, several reports have indicated that the internationally recognized government of Yemen, which has been pushed out of the capital by the Houthi terror group, is preparing a major new ground offensive amid ongoing U.S. airstrikes. The U.S. military has been pounding Houthi targets every day since March 15.

UK Prince Harry’s Archewell Foundation severs ties with Muslim women’s group over call to destroy Israel
The Archewell Foundation, led by Great Britain’s Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has severed ties with the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition due to its leader’s call for the destruction of Israel, according to media reports on Saturday.In 2024, Palestinian-American Janan Najeeb, who established the Muslim organization, accused the Jewish state of “apartheid,” “occupation,” and “genocide.”

Over 40 Nigerian Christians Murdered by Muslim Gunmen in Palm Sunday Attack
At least 40 people were murdered on Sunday night by Muslim gunmen in an attack on a Christian farming community in the Zike community, located in Bassa, Plateau State, in north-central Nigeria. The attack came on Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter, which commemorates Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem. No one has been arrested so far.

Trump says he didn’t ‘wave off’ Israeli plans to attack Iran but ‘wouldn’t rush to do it
US President Donald Trump denied that he blocked Israeli plans for a strike against Iran but emphasized that he prefers a diplomatic solution. He said, “I wouldn’t say waved off,” but added, “I’m not in a rush to do it,” implying that he was confirming a New York Times report that Trump rejected a Israel’s planned attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities in favor of negotiation.

Ilhan Omar’s daughter fundraises for Columbia activist in custody who endorsed Oct. 7 attack
Isra Hirsi, the daughter of “Squad” member US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.), promoted a fundraiser supporting Mohsen Mahdawi, the Columbia University student activist facing deportation over his support for Hamas. Hirsi, a far-left activist, anti-Israel agitator, and Barnard College senior, posted a screenshot of the GoFundMe with a link on her Instagram story on Tuesday evening.

Yossi Dagan: Arrest Palestinian Authority official who incited to murder
Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, sharply criticized former Palestinian Authority cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh, who claimed that “relations with Israel have ended irreversibly. Every settler is a soldier, and every soldier is a settler.” Dagan appealed to the Prime Minister, the Defense Minister, and the National Security Minister, demanding Shtayyeh’s arrest.

Israel planned to strike Iran several times since October, sources tell ‘Post’
following the Shaldag special forces’ success against an underground clandestine facility in Syria on September 8, Jerusalem had seriously considered taking out Tehran’s nuclear program at the time.

US Government Contractor, Virginia Resident Pleads Guilty to Iranian Spying Scheme
A resident of Great Falls, Virginia — Abouzar Rahmati, 42 — pleaded guilty on Wednesday to collecting intelligence on US infrastructure and providing it to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. “From at least December 2017 through June 2024, Rahmati worked with Iranian government officials and intelligence operatives to act on their behalf in the United States,

Stefanik, Comer launch Harvard bias probe
“If Harvard, or any institution for that matter, does not wish to comply with this basic legal obligation, the proper avenue for achieving this is simple: do not take federal financial assistance,” the lawmakers wrote. “Harvard is apparently so unable or unwilling to prevent unlawful discrimination that the institution, at your direction, is refusing to enter into a reasonable settlement agreement proposed by federal officials intended to put Harvard back in compliance with the law,” the duo wrote. “No matter how entitled your behavior, no institution is entitled to violate the law.” Harvard’s policies violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,

US man shot dead after attempted plane hijacking in Belize
During the chaos, Taylor managed to injure several individuals. However, another passenger on board intervened and fatally shot the attacker in the chest. The situation escalated to such a degree that officials at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport declared a state of emergency. As the violence unfolded, the Cessna Caravan aircraft circled unpredictably over the airport for nearly two hours before safely landing at 10:12 a.m.

Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire terms, demands full withdrawal and prisoner exchange
Hamas on Thursday rejected Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal, calling it “unrealistic” and accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of using partial deals to advance his political agenda.

Far-right lawmaker prays, prostrates on Temple Mount
Religious Zionism Member of Knesset Zvi Sukkot’s prayer and bowing on Temple Mount without police intervention and joined by other Jewish worshippers, draws praise from his political camp, Palestinian condemnation; ‘Arabs aren’t allowed near us’ Arabs aren’t allowed near us, the Waqf doesn’t come close. I see this with tears in my eyes.”

UK Supreme Court Rules Unanimously That ‘Man’ and ‘Woman’ Refer to Biological Sex
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom ruled unanimously on Wednesday that the terms man, woman, and sex in the U.K. Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex. Observers have called it a landmark ruling, as it confirms that biological males who identify as female can be excluded from places such as women’s refuges, hospital wards, and sports.

M5.2 San Diego earthquake linked to Elsinore Fault renews concerns over major seismic risk in Southern California
The M5.2 earthquake that struck San Diego County near Julian on April 14, 2025, occurred along the Elsinore Fault Zone, a major strike-slip fault in Southern California capable of producing earthquakes up to magnitude 7.8. The fault runs near densely populated areas, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Riverside, and its long period of limited activity may indicate an increased potential for a significant seismic event, according to recent research.

Palisades, Malibu Residents Sue L.A. over Fire, Empty Reservoir
A group of a dozen residents of Pacific Palisades and Malibu are suing Los Angeles, and specifically the L.A. Department of Water and Power (LADWP), for negligence in the recent wildfires that destroyed their homes.

Florida State University shooting: 2 dead, sheriff’s deputy’s son in custody
The shooter is a student at the university. At least six people were being treated at a hospital after the campus shooting in Tallahassee on Thursday. The shooter is among the wounded, shot by arriving officers after refusing to comply with commands.

Drugged Into Oblivion: More Than 60 Percent Of U.S. Adults Admit That They Are Taking Pharmaceutical Drugs
Americans watch more television than anyone else in the world, and as we watch television, we are constantly being bombarded by commercials from pharmaceutical companies.  As I discussed in a previous article, pharmaceutical companies spend more than 15 billion dollars on television advertising each year.  The reason they do this is because it works.  We are the most drugged nation in the history of the world, and the pharmaceutical companies are absolutely swimming in cash.

Exploiting Texas Donors: Islamic Leaders Framed a Schoolyard Fight as a ‘Hate Crime’ to Deflect From EPIC City and Raise $175K 
Islamic leaders, including CAIR, Yasir Qadhi, and the newly minted Patoli Law Firm, have exploited a schoolyard altercation to launch a misleading hate crime narrative—one that stirred public outrage, raised over $175,000 in donations, and shifted attention away from EPIC City, a Sharia-based development now under state investigation.

Once The Deadline On May 7th Arrives, They Will Ask You To Show A National ID Card If You Want To Travel By Plane
More than 100 countries around the world have a national ID card.  Now the United States has one too.  Starting on May 7th, you will be asked to show a REAL ID card if you want to fly on an airplane.  Once authorities have established that precedent, it is just a matter of time before a REAL ID card is required for all sorts of other things.  Being forced to “show your papers” in order to exercise basic freedoms goes against everything that this nation is supposed to represent.  Unfortunately, that is precisely what is about to happen once we reach the deadline on May 7th.

Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire, hostage return deal over disarmament demands
24 of the 59 hostages still held by Hamas are assessed to be alive.

Latvia Votes to Exit Landmine Ban Citing Russian Threat
Latvia’s parliament has voted for a decision to leave the Ottawa Treaty, which prohibits the use of landmines. Several countries with a border to Russia are making similar decisions.

Ex-Kursk Governor Arrested for Embezzling Border Defense Funds
The former governor of the Russian Kursk region and his then deputy have been arrested on suspicion of embezzling over approximately 117 million kronor – funds allegedly earmarked for border defense against Ukraine.

Police Raid Jerusalem Home in Search of Passover Lamb
In a controversial operation, Israeli police raided a private residence in Jerusalem’s Old City searching for lambs allegedly hidden for use in religious sacrifices. Authorities suspected the home was being used as a shelter for animals intended for ritual sacrifice by members of the Chozrim La’Ha

Top radio host pleads with Trump to make Iran ‘feel the pain’
This morning, April 16, 2025, the airwaves of 77 WABC carried one of the most impactful conversations in recent memory, as Sid Rosenberg welcomed the 47th and current President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, to Sid & Friends in the Morning. “Mr. President, I don’t run the country—I’m just a radio host—but my suggestion, my feeling is: Iran must feel the pain,” Rosenberg suggested. “Iran must feel the pain” is not a call for revenge. It’s a call for responsibility.

Terrorist behind deadly Samaria shooting attack killed by IDF
Israeli security personnel on Wednesday morning killed a Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist responsible for a deadly terror attack on Israeli civilians in Samaria earlier this year, the IDF said. DF also kills Islamic Jihad terrorist who was released as part of November 2023 hostage deal, only to return to terrorism after his release.

Report: Shin Bet staffer leaked hostage rescue plans
An employee of Israel’s Shin Bet security service is on trial for allegedly jeopardizing the extraction of four hostages from Gaza in June by telling two of her relatives about secret plans for the operation, Hebrew media reported on Tuesday. Hours before the operation was launched in June, security officials saw details about it on a Telegram group chat.

US Homeland Security chief cancels two grants to Harvard University
Harvard loses $2.7M in DHS grants after rejecting federal antisemitism policy demands. This follows Trump’s larger $2.2B funding freeze and visa revocations for five Harvard affiliates.

Iran shifts tune on nuclear deal, downplaying optimism
It’s unclear if this is in reaction to US envoy Steve Witkoff’s recent statements or an attempt to downplay the second round of talks expected to take place soon. Iran cannot afford to wait for a deal with Washington, the country’s government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said. What she means is that Iran has economic needs, and if a deal does not happen soon, the door might close, apparently.

Are Foreigners Entitled To The Same Protest Rights As Natural American Citizens?
The very same people who, only a few years ago, were trying to silence any and all dissent on the Covid mandates and vaccines are suddenly concerned with the free speech rights of people who are not American citizens or those that obtained green card status through convenient circumstances (marriage as a fast track for citizenship).

Backlash Grows in UK as Hamas Mounts Legal Challenge Against Terrorist Designation
A growing wave of condemnation is mounting in the UK after lawyers representing the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas sought to challenge the organization’s terrorist designation, prompting fierce criticism from British Members of Parliament and Jewish organizations. Last week, Hamas filed a legal petition arguing for its removal from the United Kingdom’s list of proscribed terrorist groups,

A Passover lesson for Jews who oppose Trump more than antisemitism
Can fighting those who call for the genocide of Jews be somehow bad for the Jews? Is it better to let bigotry flourish in secular institutions rather than suffer the indignity of supporting someone whose policies one opposes on other issues? Is the loyalty one feels to those institutions and to political allies who have abandoned the Jews in a moment of peril more important than the solidarity one ought to feel with fellow Jews, especially those under attack?

Blue state senator flies to El Salvador to visit deported migrant in prison, only to be denied
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., was denied a visit with a Salvadoran migrant and accused MS-13 member who was deported to El Salvador, after flying to the country on Wednesday morning.

EPA Chief Sounds Alarm On Rogue Climate Group Launching Sulfur Dioxide Balloons To Geo-Engineer Earth
Rogue climate activists in Northern California are launching balloons filled with sulfur dioxide into the upper atmosphere in an effort to manipulate the Earth’s temperature. In exchange, the climate startup behind the operation sells “cooling credits” priced at $30 for a subscription or $5 to offset 1 ton of carbon dioxide. The startup’s unregulated operations are causing a major stir and have drawn the attention of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. Allowing rogue activists to play God with the climate is a disaster waiting to happen. These aerosols increase Earth’s albedo (reflectivity), causing temporary global cooling and potentially disrupting jet stream behavior.

Trump Admin Directs Judges To Auto-Deny Asylum Without Hearings
In a decisive move to address the nation’s overwhelmed immigration system, the Trump administration has rolled out a new policy directing immigration judges to swiftly dismiss asylum claims deemed legally deficient, a long-overdue measure to alleviate frivolous claims and legal loopholes that has paralyzed the US immigration court system, which has a backlog of nearly four million cases.

Second Top Pentagon Official Placed On Leave Amid OPSEC Leak Investigation
A second top Pentagon official was placed on administrative leave on Tuesday amid a probe into potential leaks of sensitive information, three DoD officials tell Politico. In addition to Dan Caldwell which we reported earlier, Pentagon deputy chief of staff Darin Selnick was also suspended as part of the same probe and similarly escorted out of the building, according to one of the officials.

US backs away from envoy saying Iran can keep enriching uranium
The Trump administration backed away Tuesday from comments by its top Middle East envoy that the U.S. will focus on restricting Iran’s uranium enrichment and missile capability rather than dismantling its entire nuclear program. “This is going to be much about verification on the enrichment program, and then ultimately verification on weaponization,” the envoy, Steve Witkoff, told Fox News Monday, adding that Iran must not have the ability to enrich uranium to a purity beyond 3.67%. “Verification will be the key point which undergirds this agreement. We are going to have very tight verification.”

Shallow M6.6 earthquake hits Southeast Indian Ridge
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.6 hit the Southeast Indian Ridge at 01:42 UTC on April 16, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).

CDC Advisers Consider Recommending Narrower Use Of COVID-19 Vaccines
A majority of experts in a subgroup of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the CDC on vaccines, have determined that the COVID-19 vaccines should not be universally recommended, according to a presentation Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos of the CDC delivered to the panel on April 15.

To Fly, You’ll Soon Need A REAL ID: What To Know
On May 7, 2025, millions of Americans will be unable to use their government-issued photo identification—usually, a driver’s license—to board a domestic flight, enter a federal government building, or visit a nuclear power plant. It is part of a plan enacted by Congress 20 years ago that is finally coming to fruition.

Netanyahu to Khamenei: Israel won’t be eliminated; Iran’s axis of terror must be
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday evening responded to Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s promise that Israel will be eliminated from the Middle East.

UK’s Crime and Policing Bill could unleash terrifying new censorship powers
The UK’s Crime and Policing Bill has passed two readings in the House of Commons and is at the Committee stage. It poses a significant threat to free speech. The Bill will allow courts to issue “respect orders” that can prohibit or require people to do anything – anything! The only condition for the issuance of such an order is that the person who is the subject of the order may cause harassment, alarm or distress to anyone.

Dr. Arthur Viterito: Thermohaline circulation is weakening, so sea surface temperatures are dropping
For a few years, Joe Bastardi and Dr. Arthur Viterito have been testing their hypothesis that thermohaline circulation is the cause of the global warming that has been observed. However, as Dr. Viterito says, there have been signs this year that the thermohaline circulation is weakening, sea surface temperatures are reducing, and, as a result, 2025 may be a watershed moment in climate history.

Gab restricts access to its platform for UK residents over censorship regulations 
Social media platform Gab is refusing the UK regime’s demands to hand over information about its users. “We refuse to comply with this tyranny,” a notice to UK users reads. This follows a decision made by video platform BitChute to cut off service to UK users. BitChute, a platform also widely recognized for its commitment to free expression and open discourse, officially withdrew its services from the UK last week, citing untenable regulatory conditions under the UK’s recently enacted censorship law, the Online Safety Act.

Outrage Erupts After Video Reveals Controversial EPIC Mosque Held Eid at JR Ewing’s Southfork Ranch in Texas – RAIR
In a striking display of symbolic messaging, organizers tied to the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) held a promotional Eid celebration at Southfork Ranch—home of the legendary JR Ewing and the iconic TV series Dallas. For many, the event may appear cultural and inclusive. But to critics, it represents something far more calculated: a deliberate transformation of one of the most recognizable Texan and American symbols.

Pakistan’s Grand Mufti Issues Fatwa Demanding Global Muslim Military Offensive to Reclaim ‘Lost Islamic Lands’
Islamic law has long decreed: once Islamic, always Islamic. Now, Pakistan’s most powerful clerics are calling on Muslim governments to unleash their armies and reclaim ‘every inch’ of land once ruled by Islam.